M-F ASD Symptoms

Typical male ASD symptoms may include:

1)    Very repetitive with limited areas of play

2)    More likely to behave confrontationally or intensely

3)    Less likely to appear socially competent

4)    Unable to respond to non-verbal language such as ointing / following a gaze

5)     Difficulty with social  communication issues early in life

6)    Tend to engage in disruptive behavior to gain objects

7)    Less likely to be comorbid with anxiety and depressive disorders

8)    Perseverative interests like schedules, statistics, transportation, or geeky interests

Typical female ASD symptoms may include:

1)    Less repetitive and broader areas of play

2)    More likely to respond to non-verbals, be more focused, and

less prone to  distraction

3)    Difficulty with social communication shows up in early adolescence

4)    Tend to engage in disruptive behavior to gain attention

5)    More likely to struggle with comorbid anxiety and depressive disorders

6)    Perseverative interests are likely to involve more typical interests (TV stars, music, and less geeky interests)

7)    More likely to be passive or withdrawn

8)    Appear more competent socially when younger as may be mentored by peers